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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,973.46, 44,127.37 and 18,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,973.46, 44,127.37 and 18,365.76 is: 25,347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,973.46 : 44,127.37 = 18,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,973.46/44,127.37 = 18,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,973.46x = 44,127.37 × 18,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,973.46x = 810,432,686.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,432,686.85/31,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.04

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